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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554.95, 765.91 and 333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554.95, 765.91 and 333.97 is: 460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554.95 : 765.91 = 333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554.95/765.91 = 333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554.95x = 765.91 × 333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554.95x = 255,791.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,791.90/554.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.93

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